with green bocking. The
soldiers should be grouped about the ground in various positions, and
the cannon and guns scattered about in a promiscuous manner. The two
ladies in mourning sit on the top of the breastwork, side by side,
their heads bowed down, and hands covering their faces. The mother is
seated at the other end of the breastwork, head thrown back, and eyes
closed. The children are standing by her side, clasping their hands
and gazing into her face. The Goddess of War should stand with her
left side to the audience, body bent forward, the head slightly turned
towards the battle field, the countenance expressing animation and
determination. A small quantity of smoke should be seen rising behind
the breastwork, while the whole scene is illuminated by a red light
burned at the side of the stage. The booming of distant cannon and
martial music may be imitated behind the stage.

THE RESCUE.

Presence of mind and courage in distress
Are more than armies to procure success.

One Female and Eight Male Figures.

This tableau is one that can be produced without much trouble or
expense. The scene is taken from a historical incident that occurred
during the revolutionary war. At the close of one of the hard-fought
battles between the Americans and British, an American officer, having
fought long and well, was obliged to seek safety in flight, hotly
pursued by a company of British soldiers, led on by their captain. He
takes refuge in the mansion of a tory in the vicinity of the battle
ground, and prostrates himself at the feet of the lady of the house,
who has risen from her chair on hearing the tumult at the door, and
with her arm extended and eyes flashing, sternly bade the British
officer and his followers to quit the house. The British officer is
standing within a few paces of the American, with sword extended,
ready to pierce his body. In the rear of the British officer stands a
platoon of soldiers, with muskets ready to charge. The furniture of
the room consists of chairs, carpet, tables, small sofa, pictures, &c.
The lady who personates the tory housekeeper should be tall, with good
figure and features; her costume consists of a showy silk dress and
velvet waist. Position is, at the right of the stage, near the front.
A small table is placed at her side, on which are a work box and piece
of embroidery; behind her is a large chair; her right hand is extended
towards the British officer; the lef